It was a cold and grey day on Sunday 2nd August when a posse of 1-3 year junior bowlers from miles around and clubs including Royal Oak, Blockhouse Bay, Warkworth, Pringle Park, Hobsonville, and Helensville rode into Glen Eden for the third annual Great Western Showdown. 17 teams took to the green (one must have… Continue reading Great Western Showdown #3
All dates subject to change based on Government COVIS-19 announcements. Western Zone Junior coaching Juniors 1-5 YearsSaturday Mornings 9am - 12 Noon$5 p.p. Glen Eden Bowling Club13th June, 20 June, 27 June, 11 July, , 25th July, 1st August, 8th August New Lynn Bowling Club4th July, 18th July To register your interest contact Paul 021… Continue reading Winter programme 2020
As most of you are aware Jan & Mike were caught in the Covid 19 lockdown as they were about to leave for their new home in Hastings. Unfortunately this meant that as a Club we were unable to give them the fitting farewell we intended, and unable to honour them for being such wonderful… Continue reading Farewell to Mike & Jan Wolfenden
Just before the big stay in we played host to the final night of the latest six week season of Mates n’ Bowls3Five on Thursday 19 March, kindly sponsored by Lindsay Hooke from Barfoot & Thompson. Once again Yvonne and her team of volunteers put on a fun final evening of bowls and socializing, with… Continue reading Mates ‘n’ Bowls3Five finals nite
Coming up… March 6th Entries close 6pm (1-5 yr. singles) 8th First day 1-5 yr. singles 21st Auckland 1-5 yr. Interclub 22nd Auckland 1-5 yr. Interclub 28th Auckland 1-5 yr. fours 29th Auckland 1-5 yr. fours April 3rd entries close 6pm (1-5 yr. pairs) 4th 1-5 yr. pairs 5th 1-5 yr. pairs 17th entries close […]
Members receive our newsletter on regular basis via email. For those who don't have an email address we produce a less regular paper version for them and visitors to read when they visit our club. Have a look below for the recent issues plus some golden oldies from the club's archives.... 2020-07-03_Gazette 2020-05-29_Gazette 2020-01-31_Gazette 2019-12-10_Gazette… Continue reading The GEBC Gazette
The club played host to the final night of the latest six week season of Mates n' Bowls3Five on Thursday 7 November, kindly sponsored by Lindsay Hooke from Barfoot & Thompson. Yvonne and her team of volunteers put on another great evening of bowls and socializing, with the players entering into the spirit with some… Continue reading Mates’n’bowls3Five finals night
Fundraising tournament for men run by the Glen Eden Bowling Club raises $2100 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ. The Blue Ribbon Prostate Cancer tournament was the second annual charity event the club has held to bring together players, sponsors and supporters to help highlight important health issues for the community. 52 players from across… Continue reading Blue Ribbon Tournament
Junior coaching Junior Coaching begins June 8th, Every Saturday 8.30am – 12.00pm Auckland winter interclub Sundays 7th, 14th, 21st 28th July. Roll-ups Every Tuesday and Thursday. 2 games of not less than 10 ends. Points will be allocated as 3 points for win, 2 points for a draw, and 1 point for a loss. Names… Continue reading Winter programme 2019
Last year we had 16 teams on the green and everyone had a great time, with players saying they appreciated the opportunity to compete against others of similar experience; no one felt outgunned. Well we’re running it again, so get a posse together and come west! 1-3YR Any Combination Triples (Cowboys and cowgirls) Sunday May… Continue reading Great Western Showdown #2
